Tuolumne County, California Demographics 2026

Name: Tuolumne County, California Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Tuolumne County, California has a population of 54,498, the 43rd most populous county in California. The median household income is $77,404 and the median home value is $433,200. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Tuolumne County Quick Facts

Population 54,498

Median Household Income $77,404

Median Home Value $433,200

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment Rate 8.2%

Median Age 48.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.9%

Affordability Ratio 5.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 24.6%

High School Graduation 93.3%

Cities/Places 19

Population 54,498 43rd of 58

Median Income $77,404 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.4%

Unemployment 8.2%

How Tuolumne County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	54,873	54,498	-0.7%
Median household income	$72,259	$77,404	+7.1%
Median home value	$406,200	$433,200	+6.6%

Median Household Income

Tuolumne

$77,404

$99,122

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Tuolumne

$433,200

$734,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 16.4%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 38.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.2%

$10K-$15K

4.3%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

9.2%

$150K-$200K

8.9%

$200K+

10.7%

Employment

8.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.6%|National: 5.2%

49.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,302/mo 20.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.1%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

22.5%

55-74

30.7%

75+

11.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 70 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Tuolumne County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sonora	4,919	$82,690	16.9%	$422,300
Phoenix Lake	4,794	$103,125	4.8%	$488,500
Mono Vista	3,675	$85,769	7.0%	$427,800
Jamestown	3,265	$57,276	6.1%	$374,600
East Sonora	2,651	$77,574	11.6%	$335,100
Pine Mountain Lake	2,498	$79,387	5.6%	$426,500
Twain Harte	2,372	$88,739	9.7%	$462,700
Columbia	2,235	$58,520	15.6%	$376,200
Soulsbyville	2,101	$96,865	3.2%	$419,800
Cedar Ridge	1,671	$82,308	7.9%	$407,000
Tuolumne City	1,148	$57,313	7.5%	$431,200
Mi-Wuk Village	886	$91,849	0.0%	$503,900
Groveland	490	$49,500	19.6%	$308,300
Tuttletown	440	$116,652	33.0%	$604,400
Sierra Village	150	$68,571	0.0%	$375,000
Chinese Camp	69	N/A	43.5%	N/A
Strawberry (Tuolumne County)	56	N/A	72.7%	N/A
Long Barn	29	N/A	37.9%	N/A
Cold Springs (Tuolumne County)	19	N/A	68.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Tuolumne County is located in California with a total population of 54,498. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 58 in California. The county encompasses 19 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tuolumne County is 48.4 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tuolumne County is $77,404. This is 22% lower than the state median of $99,122. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 6.6%. The median home value is $433,200. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.6x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Tuolumne County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.0% vs 33.8%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (13.6%) is well below the state average of 40.2%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 15.3%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Tuolumne County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against California and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tuolumne County, California?

Tuolumne County has a population of 54,498, making it the 43rd most populous county in California.

What is the median income in Tuolumne County?

The median household income in Tuolumne County is $77,404 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Tuolumne County, California?

Tuolumne County contains 19 Census-designated places.